2009年4月8日 星期三

A picture's worth



When was this photo taken?
May 22, 1978

Who took the photo?
we don't know,the auther doesn't metioned

Where was this photo taken?
Philippines

Why was this photo taken?
maybe it's for celebrate something but the picture become important later
Why is this photo meaningful for the writer?
This was the only one that survived.
What is the story behind this photo?
In April of 1981, his house in the Philippines burned down, most of the things his family owned were gutted including a lot of photos of his childhood and his parents in the early years of their marriage. This was the only one that survived.

Who are the character in the story?
the auther ,his parents,his brother,his sister

Where is the setting?
Philippines
What are the series of Events?
took picture->move to Canada -> Philippines's house burned up

What is the 'tension' generated in the story?

What is the climax in the story?

What is the resolution?

What is the message behind the story?
It was taken at a place he may never go back again and at a time when his future hasn't even been drawn up. A time of innocence.